HOD Commerce — Indian International School, Japan

Est. 2004 · senior secondary · English medium · Amica Bldg 1-5-4
₹9.8L – ₹10.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs3 openingsCloses 19 Dec
● posted 20 Jun

Job description

Overview

Indian International School in Japan, Foreign Schools is seeking a HOD Commerce who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About Indian International School in Japan, Foreign Schools: a senior secondary institution, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.8 LPA – ₹10.4 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Indian International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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Role details

Vacancies
3

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Indian International School
CBSE · Japan · Est. 2004
2004
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
RALPH DENNIS LOBO
PRINCIPAL
7530001
AFFILIATION
Japan, Foreign Schools
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